At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major civil engineering projects and manage commercial delivery from start to finish.
- Company: A top regional contractor known for investing in its people and delivering high-quality projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £90,000, career development, and a hybrid working model.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting infrastructure projects across the South East.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and grow your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of major civil engineering schemes with a well-established regional contractor that genuinely invests in its people? Our client is one of the South East's leading privately-owned civil engineering and construction businesses, delivering infrastructure, highways, groundworks, earthworks and complex civil engineering projects for both public and private sector clients. With an annual turnover in excess of £250 million, they have built an enviable reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely, collaboratively and profitably, while offering outstanding career development opportunities.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to commercially lead a major £30 million data centre infrastructure project in Didcot.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for the commercial delivery of a significant civils package from procurement through to final account. This is a hybrid position, typically working:
- 1–2 days per week from the Kent head office
- 3–4 days per week on site in Didcot
Typical Responsibilities
- Full commercial management of a £30m civil engineering package
- Administration of both JCT and NEC contracts
- Procurement and management of subcontractors
- Preparation and agreement of subcontractor accounts
- Monthly valuations and cost reporting
- Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
- Management of change control and compensation events
- Assessment and agreement of variations
- Commercial risk management
- Preparation and negotiation of final accounts
- Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have:
- Previous experience as a Senior or experienced Project Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering
- Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract
- Experience managing drainage, ducting and infrastructure packages valued at £10m+
- Excellent subcontract procurement and commercial management experience
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple commercial priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Location
This role would particularly suit candidates based in: South London, West London, Middlesex, Surrey, Berkshire who are happy travelling to both the Kent office and the Didcot project.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering employer: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group
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Contact Details:
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
